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Insurance deal announced for Black Stars

11 years ago
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Insurance broker, Glico has announced a GH¢ 50,000 risk cover for the entire Black Stars squad from now till the finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Glico's package was announced in Accra on Friday ahead of the team's travel to Abu Dhabi for pre-tournament preparations.

Aside the insurance package, Glico have promised to reward the Black Stars with GH¢ 50,000 if team wins the Nations Cup in South Africa.

The Black Stars were also given GH¢ 5,000 with the company pledging GH¢ 2,000 for each goal scored in the quarter and semi finals.

A GH¢ 3,000 reward will be handed the team for each goal scored in the final.

Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi believes the package will give players the full confidence to fight for the trophy.

“I will like to thank GLICO for this huge donation,” he said.

“This is a huge amount and it will serve as a huge motivation to the team to winning the trophy in South Africa.

“The players will know not shy away from putting in tackles when necessary at the Nations Cup.

“The donation complements the efforts of government in supporting the team financially at the tournament and we are very much appreciative of GLICO’s efforts.”